Bachelor
If human behaviour fascinates you, consider a career in psychology. Swinburne's Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is a first step to becoming a qualified clinical psychologist.
Psychology examines what makes us do the things that we do by seeking to understand personality, psychological disorders and the effects of social situations on our behaviour. You will learn about cognitive processes including memory, perception and attention, and how we change as we age.
Coursework will equip you with skills to design research projects and analyse behaviour. The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Graduates who wish to practice as a psychologist will need to undertake further study in psychology, as required by the Psychology Board of Australia. If you are interested in a career that uses the theories and scientific methods of psychology, but qualifying and running a clinical practice is not for you, consider our Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Science.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
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Explore different psychological abnormalities and disorders.
Social PsychologyExplain and predict people's behaviour in social situations.
DevelopmentUnderstand the processes involved in psychological growth and how people change with age.
CognitionExamine cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and learning.
PersonalityLearn about the major approaches psychologists use to understand personality.
Help mentally or emotionally impaired patients cope with the challenges of everyday life.
Mental Health Support WorkerCoordinate group counselling sessions and provide peer support for people suffering mental illness who are pursuing recovery through the sharing of lived experience.
Youth and Welfare Services WorkerProvide support to children and families in a range of settings, including child protection, youth work, drug and alcohol work.
Juvenile Justice and Corrections OfficerCare for young offenders in both prison and court contexts and in the community.
Community Services and Development OfficerProvide support for adults in settings such as employment service, disability, and housing.
Counselling PsychologistAssess and evaluate the problems of patients and assist them in overcoming personal issues.
Sports PsychologistHelp athletes and sporting teams deal with the psychological pressures of their sport.
Family TherapistWork as part of a treatment team to provide counselling and therapeutic support to families navigating crisis, who in many cases have experienced significant disadvantage.